David Connolly

(he/him) Grateful double below-knee amputee. Associate Artistic Director @ Drayton Entertainment.

[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

Alex Mustakas, founding Artistic Director & CEO of Drayton Entertainment, as supported by the award-winning charitable arts organization’s volunteer Board of Directors, has announced a leadership transition as part of the theatre’s multi-year succession plan.

Under Mustakas’ continued mentorship and guidance, David Connolly, Associate Artistic Director and Director of Education for the organization’s burgeoning new Youth Academy, will be appointed Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment commencing January 1, 2025.

While Mustakas may be stepping out of the limelight as Artistic Director, he will continue his tenure behind-the-scenes as Drayton Entertainment’s CEO for the next several years. The role will enable him to continue with mentorship across all departments of the organization, including artistic, production, and administration. It will also allow him to focus on future artistic and business endeavours, including sourcing new programming, artists, and voices, as well as developing more Canadian creations and hitting the road more often to review theatrical trends and best practices across the world.

Read more on our website: https://t.co/4kSF81X2xQ

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

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[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

The holiday spirit came alive yesterday at King's Wharf Theatre for the Opening of A Christmas Carol: The Panto!

This classic story is reimagined with all the hilarious and beloved antics of an old-fashioned panto: villains, heroes, a dame, incredible music, lively dancing, audience participation, and of course, a dash of theatrical magic.

When the curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve, he embarks on a life-changing adventure to learn the error of his ways, restore his spirit, and embrace the season.

Now until November 23 only!

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

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[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

Today marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is intended to honour the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. Public commemoration of the ongoing impacts of residential schools is an essential component of the reconciliation process.

It is also intended as a day for taking meaningful action, as reconciliation is an ongoing, lifelong process.

Community integrity has always been a pillar of Drayton Entertainment’s mission statement, and as the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy operates in support of this commitment, we would like to make the following announcement:

As of today, (September 30, 2024), ALL interested Indigenous Youth under the age of 18 will receive FREE TUITION to all Youth Academy training programs.

As we continue to grow, learn, reflect and engage in meaningful conversation surrounding Canada’s history of oppressing Indigenous people, we offer this action as a step towards empowering the next generation through arts education – especially to those who are affected and who are healing.

Drayton Entertainment believes in a culture of continuous improvement and learning, as this is how we harness our untapped potential. We are always looking for ways in which we can challenge ourselves to do – and be – better. This includes thoughtfully responding to, and changing with, the world around us.

It is our hope that this step will help towards creating a more inclusive and compassionate society, while also helping to foster greater understanding, partnership, and inclusion within the communities where Drayton Entertainment operates.

[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

Congrats to David Connolly, Associate Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment & Director of Education of the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy, for being selected as the inaugural recipient of the Changemaker Award for the 2024 Equity Honours, presented by @CdnActorsEquity

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

All aboard the Priscilla Party!!!
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#Priscilla #PriscillaQueenOfTheDesert #CanadianMusicalTheatre #MusicalTheatre #Musicals

[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

🪩Get ready for the ride of your life with Australia’s glittering musical masterpiece! Meet the company of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical!👠

On stage at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge from July 24 - Aug 10 and the Huron Country Playhouse from Aug 15 - Sep 1!

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

We open this week!

#Footloose #KevinBacon @wrdsb @RegionWaterloo @citywaterloo @cambridge_today

[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

Thanks @cambridge_today for stopping by the rehearsals of the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy High School Musical Production of Footloose!

Footloose is on stage from Feb 14-25

Read all about these talented students here! https://t.co/KgdjBDPVd8

[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

We have the MOST talented students collaborating with professionals to make theatre magic happen!

On stage at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse from February 14 - 25. Get your tickets at https://t.co/48LPJ4xrLM

#Footloose #HighSchoolMusical #Broadway #Musical #BroadwayMusical

[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy’s production of Footloose lets high school students "cut loose", both on- and offstage!

At the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse from February 14-25 only.

https://t.co/7pc1ZDa7fU

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

Your chance to support 51 students from 20 high schools live their theatre kid dreams…

#theatrekids #Footloose #CanadianMusicalTheatre @kevinbacon @RegionWaterloo

[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

We're kickin' off our Sunday shoes with David Connolly, Director and Choreographer of the High School Musical Production of Footloose! 🎧💃

On stage at the from February 14 - 25.

Get your tickets today at https://t.co/48LPJ4xrLM

#footloose #theatrekids #broadway

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

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[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

St. Jacobs is HOOKED on Peter Pan! The original run sold out and the extension sold out so we've added FIVE more performances from January 11 to January 14!

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust…
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[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

There's an awfully big adventure happening in Penetanguishene tonight ... it's Opening Night of Peter Pan: The Panto! Get your tickets now - they're going fast! https://t.co/ecIjr2XW8E

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust…

[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

Extended by popular demand!

The original 5-week run at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse is virtually sold out and we're pleased to announce that Peter Pan: The Panto has been extended!

An additional 8 performances have been added and are on sale now at: https://t.co/Um1GrzeP8j

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

Big day!
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[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

✨Announcing our 2024 Season!✨From hit Broadway musicals like Jersey Boys, to laugh-a-minute comedies, to our ever-popular pantos, there really is something for the whole family!
Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/Vt2bQXxINY

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

Honored to be joining @TheTonyAwards nominee, Katy Sullivan @kbridgets & Cost of Living cast mate, Gregg Mozgala @mozgala_gregg along with The Glass Menagerie’s Madison Ferris to discuss #DisabilityInclusion at @bwaycon.

#katysullivan #greggmozgala #madisonferris #broadwaycon

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

Let’s Make Boots!

[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

Yesterday, on pop icon Cyndi Lauper's birthday, the company of Kinky Boots started their rehearsals! Don't miss this Tony Award-winning show that'll lift you up: https://t.co/rI3aNQIcuq

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

@ellynmarsh @jharrisonghee SAME!!!

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

Thanks for coming, Mike!

[Mike Farwell @farwell_WR]

So a radio guy walks into a theatre class... #Farwell4Hire @drayton_theatre (youth academy)

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

@farwell_WR @drayton_theatre A funny, informative and totally inspirational workshop. Thank you, Mike, for reminding our students to follow their passions and be their authentic selves.

#Farwell4Hire
#TheatreKids
@drayton_theatre

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

Build a Prom FOR EVERYONE!
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[DraytonEntertainment @drayton_theatre]

We're so excited to launch our first contest of 2023, the Zazz-tastic Promposal Competition!

We're sending 5 lucky couples to The Prom!

Did someone prompose to you or did you give someone an epic promposal!?

[David Connolly @DavidConnollyTO]

@SLIHmusical @TheTonyAwards He’s a GENIUS.